Olympics schedule today 2024: How to watch, stream Opening Ceremony

When is the Opening Ceremony to the Olympics? Date, Start-time, tv channel, How to watch, stream the 2024 Summer Games.

For the next two weeks, the sports world centers its attention on the Fashion Worlds City Paris in the Summer Olympics, a celebration of diversity and sportsmanship, in which than 10,500 athletes from more than 206 countries and territories travel to France to compete in 45 different sports across 329 events.

Welcome to the 2024 Paris Olympics, the biggest stage in sports.

For the first time in a century, the Summer Games have returned to the "City of Light." It is the third time in its history that the Summer Olympics have been held in Paris, tying it with London as the two cities to have hosted the most Summer Games.

The most popular Summer Olympics events include women’s gymnastics, swimming, track and field and basketball.

When is the 2024 Paris Olympics?

The 2024 Summer Olympics begins Friday, July 26 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 11.

Some sports will begin before the official opening ceremony, including football and rugby sevens which start on July 24, and archery and handball, which begin on July 25.

What time is the Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games?

The Opening Ceremony will air live on NBC and stream live on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com on July 26 beginning at  7:30pm local time (17:30 GMT).

A general view of the viewing areas for the opening ceremony along the Seine River ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 16, 2024.


Paris -  7:30pm local time, CEST 

UK - 17:30 GMT

USA & Canada - 1:30 p.m. ET

India - 11:00 pm IST

Australia - 4:30 am (27th July, Sat)

Argentina - Brazil - 12:30 am (27th July, Sat)

How to watch and stream the Opening Ceremony for the Olympics

NBCUniversal will be broadcasting the 2024 Olympics, meaning people will also be able to stream every event on Peacock.

Spectators looking to watch the Opening Ceremony live can see the highly-anticipated event airing on NBC and streaming via Peacock, NBC app, NBC Olympics app, NBC.com and NBCOlympics.com.

How long is the Opening Ceremony for the Olympics?

The 2024 Opening Ceremony to the Olympics is expected to last more than three hours.

What is the Route of the Olympics Opening Ceremony Parade.? 

The parade route along the Seine is a visual journey through Parisian history and architecture.

The Austerlitz Bridge next to the Jardin des Plantes is the starting point for the flotilla, which will then continue west for 6 kilometres along the Seine, passing under historic bridges and by iconic landmarks, such as the Notre-Dame and the Louvre, as well as some Games venues, including the Esplanade des Invalides and the Grand Palais.

Grouped on the boats with their national teams, the athletes will ultimately arrive opposite the Trocadero – the esplanade across from the Eiffel Tower – where the official protocols will be carried out, the Olympic cauldron lit, and the Paris 2024 Games officially declared open.

What is the Opening Ceremony for the Olympics?

The Opening Ceremony for the Olympics marks the official start of the Games, which includes music, dances and fireworks that are significant to the culture of the country in which the Games are taking place.

The Opening Ceremony follows specific protocol with main points that must followed. Here's what we can expect:

Entrance of Head of State and IOC President

Playing of the national anthem

The parade of athletes

The symbolic release of doves

Olympic Laurel Award

Official Speeches

Opening of the Games

Raising the Olympic flag and playing the Olympic Anthem

Athletes, judges and coaches’ oath

Lighting of the Olympic flame

The artistic programme

Olympics schedule today: Every event, time, competition at Paris Games for July 26

Olympics schedule for July 26

All times ET.

Shooting

3 a.m.: 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Pre-Event Training

Peacock and NBCOlympics.com.

4 a.m.: 10m Air Rifle Men's Pre-Event Training

Peacock and NBCOlympics.com.

5:45 a.m.: 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Pre-Event Training

Peacock and NBCOlympics.com.

Ceremonies

Noon - 1:30 p.m.: Opening Ceremony Preview Show

NBC, Peacock, and NBCOlympics.com.

1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Opening Ceremony (LIVE)

NBC, Peacock, and NBCOlympics.com.

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Opening Ceremony Preview Show (encore)

NBC, Peacock, and NBCOlympics.com.

7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.: Opening Ceremony (primetime)

NBC, Peacock, and NBCOlympics.com.

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